Rising Sun in Windsor and Maidenhead - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I have just heard that the Rising Sun has been closed. Well not before time! I have been a regular here on/off for over twenty years but the pub has deteriorated very badly. The staff are very rude and give priority to the locals even their dogs who are totally out of control in eating areas! My partner was sworn at by a local at the bar and told to f.....g wait her turn. The general atmosphere was poor combined with swearing from locals who seemed unable to communicate normally. After this experience and dog hairs everywhere, we decided not to eat. My advice, AVOID there are so many better places locally!

The worst service we’ve experienced for a long time. No table service, cleared our own plates, got our own cutlery, staff member answered phone whilst we were trying order food, barman always on his phone , very ordinary food. Looks like new management have really let things slip, very disappointing.

Very very disappointed after coming here many years ago for fabulous roasts we suggested this place to meet an old friend the service was non existent bordering on rude we waited ages for someone to come over only to be asked if we were ready to order food our reply was a menu and some drinks would be nice first. The food was like a frozen meal the lamb was tough and the potatoes undercooked along with the parsnip and the frozen Yorkshire wasn’t much better so very disappointing, sat there for about hour and half with empty glasses not once did anyone come over to us to ask if food was ok or did we need any more drinks, when it was time to pay we had to go to the bar and ask for the bill by somebody that obviously wished they weren’t there, we paid and left never to return unfortunately.

Was extremely disappointed having been here years ago for Sunday Roast which was always exceptional we decided to meet a long term friend that we had not seen for a long time so suggested this pub but disappointingly the service was non existent and bordering on rude, we sat for a while before someone came over and asked us if we wanted to order food and we said well a menu and some drinks would be nice first, the roast was like it was a frozen ready meal tasteless with meat that was tough and uninspiring along with the veg and frozen Yorkshire, we had to ask for salt, pepper and sauces and not once did anyone ask if we wanted another drink or if food was ok, we sat there for over 2 n half hours talking and had empty glasses for probably an hour and a half of that, as you can imagine we will not be back!!

Food was lovely delicious pie, currys and fish and chips. All reasonably priced, also good kids meals. Lovely Rebellion ales. Service was a bit random. Gluten free options available

Discussed with Caesar salad sad lettuce 4pices hard chicken dry chips £35 95 wont go again

We always book the 1st night and last night here of staying at hurley Caravan Park. The food here is excellent. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The price of the food, considering where you are, is very reasonable. I always phone up and book before we leave home, the last night when we come.

Awful experience. Pachos, which we've had before, we're soggy, and, they arrived at the same time as our main course. 8 pieces of scampi and hard chips. Rude male member of staff, we definitely will not be returning.

We visited here last year and had a great experience. The pachos were fantastic. What a disappointment this year. Especially as they came out at the same time as our main course. The poppadoms were soggy and the toppings looked like they'd been thrown on. The scampi was ok, although only 8 pieces but the chips were hard.

We’ve been to the lovely village of Hurley many times, staying in our motorhome at the fantastic Hurley Riverside site. The Indian food at the Rising Sun pub has always been good, but tonight was very disappointing. We arrived at 8-50 pm, just before the kitchen closed, and ordered two meals and drinks. My wife’s meal arrived promptly, but she had eaten half of hers’ before we asked where mine was. The server told us that he thought we’d only ordered one meal. We reordered my meal, which we were told would not be charged, to find out soon (smart phone bank apps!) that it was. The meal I was served was a hot lamb Jafresi, not the Biriani I’d asked for. I couldn’t eat it, and told them so. When challenged the server claimed that he had to charge all meals served, even after he’d lied that it would not be charged. I hate being lied to. We were given a couple of drinks, but nowhere near the value of the food, and I missed out on dinner. We will not be going to the Rising Sun again.

Was there on 02/07/24 Have eaten there before and was good. This time I was very disappointed. Pie and pint night but had no pies! So tried their curries. Samosas ok. Onion bhaji cold in the middle. Prawn curry was the worst meal ever. Bowl of brown curry sauce with some prawns thrown in. Rice and a soggy poppadoms. Ate some paid and left. What has happened to this pub?

Home made steak pie was exceptional. £20 for the main course, a starter and a pint is amazing value. Starters were OK, but the pie was the star - with mash veg and a jug of excellent gravy. . Only the limited selection of drinks was an issue, both ciders were off sale. Pleasant beer garden and dog friendly. A pub I’d happily return to.

Had A Meal last night For Twenty one People food was very good so was the service , we was made very welcome A Big Thank you to Trevor a Lisa And all the staff Mick a. Tricia

Lovely place, great service. The food was excellent and the drinks was amazing. Lovely service. Thanks for the staff and thanks for the amazing work. Thanks

Bit quiet, wrong time of day, will try again on our next visit.

Whilst mooring close by near Hurley Lock, we walked to the pub (six adults and two dogs). The welcome and service were very good. We ordered a range of different main courses and all were exceptionally good. Thank you.

The food here was excellent, and great value. We ate here on Wednesday, which was Curry Night - starter, curry, side dish, and a pint, for £22. One of the best pub curries I've ever had. Washed down with a pint of the local ale. Perfect !

Smashing pub in the wonderful village of Hurley. Popped in today for a Diet Coke en route to Henley on foot (stupid idea!) and was hugely impressed by the welcome from Mandi. Foolishly, I hadn’t packed a charger for my 20 mile walk, although one of the staff proffered me theirs whilst I was there. The menu looked superb, and the smells from the kitchen were amazing. I very much intend to return as a diner, rather than a trekker, sooner rather than later.

Visited yesterday after completing Tough Mudder. The staff were amazing, the burger was delicious and this pub is a hidden gem! Just bear in mind, they do not serve small glasses of carrot juice! 😋

AWFUL & UNEXCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE So staying at the Olde Bell Inn for the weekend, we thought that we would have a few drinks in the Rising Sun pub next to the hotel. We arrive 5 minutes early. So we saw a sign saying entrance via the garden, so we entered and sat in the garden waiting the 4 minutes to open. 11:59 hrs the doors opened and I walked towards the entrance Only to be questioned by a male member of staff ; Why was I there sat in the garden Sarcastically say can I help you….. I responded Yes I would like a drink. He responded by saying you shouldn’t be sitting in the garden , we don’t open until 12:00hrs . Awful mannerisms and attitude. I felt that I was unwanted. So myself and wife walked away. Disgusted at the way we were treated. Rude and unacceptable , licensing officer to be made aware . I’m not sure if the person I spoke too was staff or the landlord. But he didn’t give a welcoming experience. CERTAINLY NOT ONE I WOULD EXPECT FROM A LICENSEE OR STAFF. I have never experienced anything like it. Therefore I would not go there again or recommend this place. .

AWFUL & UNEXCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE So staying at the local hotel for the weekend, we thought that we would have a few drinks in the Rising Sun pub next to the hotel. We arrive 5 minutes early. So we saw a sign saying entrance via the garden, so we entered and sat in the garden waiting the 4 minutes to open. 11:59 hrs the doors opened and I walked towards the entrance Only to be questioned by a male member of staff ; Why was I there sat in the garden Sarcastically say can I help you….. I responded Yes I would like a drink. He responded by saying you shouldn’t be sitting in the garden , we don’t open until 12:00hrs . Awful mannerisms and attitude. I felt that I was unwanted. So myself and wife walked away. Disgusted at the way we were treated. Rude and unacceptable individual , licensing officer to be made aware . I’m not sure if the person I spoke too was staff or the landlord. But he didn’t give a welcoming experience. CERTAINLY NOT ONE I WOULD EXPECT FROM A LICENSEE OR STAFF. I have never experienced anything like it. Therefore I would not go there again or recommend this place. .

Great beer and food - the curries are extremely good and excellent value. They are very dog friendly too, which is important for us I only mark the atmosphere down because football was on and I'm not a fan, but it wasn't intrusive and it certainly wouldn't stop me going back for another curry!

It was the middle of the day, middle of the week so it was very quiet. Small amount of parking and a walled beer garden. Service and food was very good.

Food was not great but reasonable price. Had a noisy group in which spoilt the visit for us. Friendly staff.

Great little pub with a family friendly atmosphere tucked away in the little town of Hurley. The staff went out of the way, literally, to help arrange transport back to Henley for us. Nice range of Rebellion Ale, Tayto crisps and all reasonably priced. Pop in if you are in the area.

Lovely food, very good service at a reasonable price

Great food, lovely garden, keep up the good work 👍

Lovely pub with a nice atmosphere and attentive staff. I had the butter chicken curry. Very nice plenty of meat and a good touch of spice. The hubby had the steak pie. Initially thought it looked on the small size but was proved wrong. Packed fully with meat inside a really nice pastry case. We saw other meals coming out and they all looked nice. Our costs also reflect our drinks orders.

Lovely country pub. Good value for a family meal. The Sunday lunch was between a value pub and a gastro pub and the desserts looked and tasted homemade. Good ambience too and competent staff.

Lovely welcoming pub, saw a menu for Valentine day with Lamb Karah on it - which isn't on their normal curry menu - I asked if they would be able to make it for the next evening - and they said yes. Went back the next night - absolutely fabulous meal - nothing to much bother for them - super meal and great atmosphere - Very impressed

Visited Friday night for a drink with friends and to see a band that they had on! When we got to the venue we found out that the band had been cancelled which I found strange we had travelled a fair distance to see the band! Drinks were a reasonable price service was excellent and the Landlady and Landlord were very welcoming! As we were staying in the area we returned to eat on the Saturday food was very nice and well priced steak pie & chips and “for the daring” pizza hot but very nice plus soft drinks about £30ish great value for money! My only complaint was no WiFi in this day and age it’s an essential offering to have for your customers! The pub is a bit of a dead zone for mobiles made worse by not being able to WiFi call!

We were staying in Hurley and decided to have Sunday lunch at The Rising Sun. I had roast lamb and my husband had roast beef. Both meals were delicious and served quickly. The couple running the pub were friendly and we enjoyed our meal very much. Food was hot and well cooked. We finished with chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Big portions. We would certainly go back if in the area.

Was a busy day of flooding in Hurley and were short staffed. Bar lady was very friendly and we were not in a rush, popped in unplanned and will definitely visit in the summer

First visit. Lovely food. Great service. Will return

We stayed at a local B&B Crazy Fox and we had 2 meals here. We could not fault both meals. The pie and the curries were just amazing. The staff and the locals were friendly and welcoming. If we are in the area again, no doubt we will be eating here again.

Fantastic pizza at fantastic price with impeccable service from the lovely bar staff highly recommend 😀

Friendly pub with good food and beer

Efficace, le seul bien du village, pas donné en tarif, pas mauvais mais pas excellent. Je n ai mis moyen car cela aurait été méchant mais nous avons passé 2 soirées sympathiques

Had a great evening tonight at the Rising Sun, ended up having a unplanned meal. The pie was fabulous but what made out dining experience all the better was the staff, mother and daughter duo, so attentive nothing was to much trouble. Would highly recommend.

Cosy small country pub with a great outside section too. Food was excellent, some great deals on offer for food+drinks too. Always good to see an establishment supporting local produce too!

Hurley has been home base for my holiday and The Rising Sun has been awesome. Everyone has provided great service and the food is delicious. If you want something with a bit of spice, try the Chili Chicken or it's vegetarian counterpart. Delicious!

What an amazing Sunday lunch would definitely recommend also very dog friendly the staff are so friendly and helpful

A place for locals and their dogs (who are everywhere even in dining areas) Outsiders made to feel unwelcome and food cold.

Nice pub with good food. Maybe it is average for the area or costs these days but I thought it was slightly on the expensive side of things.

Worse food iv ever eaten , dirty tables glasses floors are vile , misreble grumpy staff , slow service over an hour wait , chips were greasy and cold, burgers dry the pizza is terrible , husband said ham egg chips was like rubber couldn’t chew it , pies are tasteless pastry horrible … wouldn’t eat here again or let my dog eat here

Such a great pub to visit. The staff were all very helpful and welcoming. The locals were friendly and up for a natter. We popped in a couple of times while on our holiday. We managed to make it to bingo evening, which was a good laugh. They had a nice choice of beer on tap, and my husband loved his curry!

Been going thru the menu these past 4 days while staying at a local campsite. The Indian food is great & so are the pies. A massive beer garden at the rear and rustic features inside. Staff are friendly and attentive.

Lovely food at a reasonable price

Great pub with friendly staff and great outdoor seating area

We popped into this pub as staying nearby, and sat in the lovely outdoor area as the weather was good. There seemed a good choice on the menu, but we opted for the weds curry night special. The food exceeded expectations, it was very tasty and well presented, as well as being good value for money.

Lovely local pub with a really extensive menu. Good prices and good food. We camped locally and ate here on three occasions. Each time it was enjoyable; the staff were pleasant and friendly, the local ale was delicious and the pizzas especially were excellent. Highly recommended.

Good atmosphere. Good food. Has the feeling of being a real local pub.

We went for the take away option which was a bad choice. Food was of a basic fast food service standard and definitely not pub grub. Scampi was processed and not whole tail which I'd expect from a pub, especially being in Hurley. Kids nuggets were pale and rubbery, curry was basic microwave standard. We did not get the free drinks or desserts which you would if you ate in and they also forgot to give us the 10% discount for collecting the food as stated on the website. I did however call them to ask about the discount. They apologised and I was refunded but this did mean I had to go back out to get it.

In a group of 20 +. Pre-booked food. Chips could panini under-cooked, fillings OK.

Really nice food, called in on the Tuesday after bank holiday, some items not available, only to be expected, but Really enjoyed it, we came back two days later and everything was available. The staff were very good, Abbie I think, quite but very friendly. Really enjoyed it. The hurley pie's are definitely worth a try.

Great location in Hurley the beef burger was incredible. However the chips I sent them back had some new ones come they was just as bad as the first lot onion rings the processed type unsure if any onion in them

Awful overpriced very disappointed bad very few options of good no elections or food never going back

We both tried the curry selection , all OK albeit we felt a little rushed as still shovelling food into our lower facial orifice as the plates were being cleared. Small mix up and delay when it came to paying but all in all a not unpleasant experience..

I would 100% recommend the Hurley pies - one of the best pies I’ve eaten. Great service in a good atmosphere at reasonable prices.

Friendly staff were very accommodating and sorted us a table inside at the last minute, despite them being fully booked for the evening. Food was excellent, home made and fresh. Service matched the overall excellent experience. So pleased as we’re local and will definitely be going back soon!

Absolutely my kind of public house! Enjoyed a couple of meals with my partner, of which I will add he thoroughly enjoyed his Hurley homemade pie!! Looking forward to pop down on an evening weekend to enjoy the live bands and atmosphere! A real local pub who more than welcome the wider community. Keep it up team, you're doing brilliant x

Very delicious Sunday lunch. Always a great welcome and good service. Dog friendly which is good for us.

Visited a few times whilst staying nearby. Great food and drinks.

Very reasonably priced Sunday roast with plenty of gravy

Kovely family meal. Value for money. We were last here 8yrs ago. New iwners but the food was fab. And we had the football in the background, felt like our local pub. Highly recommdnded would call again

We walked here from the olde bell. What lovely friendly service. Food was delicious. What a shame you don't do bed and breakfast

Nice friendly pub. Lovely menu.

I got my meal 20 minutes before my 4 friends which was embarrassing and scampi was tastless. Small portion and small chips and peas for the price.

Tasty pub grub at tasty prices and friendly service!!

Obviously changed hands since our last visit. Great staff but menu lacking for me.

Called in with family one evening while on holiday, we all enjoyed our drinks while sitting in the garden.

Visited the beer garden three years ago, really nice area. Visited again today, what has happened, all paving stones and wood seating. Preferred the old setting, see photo

Lovely food, decent prices, saturday night very noisy, so not great if you want a quiet conversation. But other than that, I can't fault it, Hubby liked the beer selection. Sticky toffee pudding was yummy.

Didn't eat,just a few drinks,will go back to eat soon,extensive menu,reasonably priced

Lovely old pub with good size outdoor area, home made pies were excellent and great value. Friendly staff, I wish we lived nearer.

Friendly staff good food dog friendly lovely beer garden in the summer Covered area for the smokers Bingo evening on a Thursday night

Dog friendly, simple pub food menu. No WiFi.

Staff were great, bear also on top form. I'd expected a little more in the garden though, a bit bleak. And the veggie burger was excellent.

Traditional pub food in a nice setting with good service . We had a jacket potato each, both very nice. Good COVID protocol. Two meals and 3 drinks £35 would happily go again .

Booked in advance and we were very glad we did as it was quite busy when we arrived just after 8pm on a Thursday night - once the food arrived, we understood why! Absolutely delicious and generous portions. We ordered from the Thai menu and were absolutely delighted. Will definitely be coming back - thank you Marco & team!

Table booked for 7 eventually got served at 8.30! Fishcake starter was rubbery and tasteless and did not resemble fish cakes at all. Satey starter came with chilli sauce as they'd run out of satey sauce so was not actually a chicken satay! The lamb curry tasted lovely and the lamb tender but half the dish was filled with 2 huge chunks of potato and a quarter of a large tomato. The rice accompaniment was a solid rubbery block. No steaks on menu the twice we went there. Definitely not the standard of food we've enjoyed on previous holidays. All our complaints were pointed out to the management and we were reluctantly given a discount. Went home hungry.

Having been let down with a booking elsewhere we decided to try our luck here. Although it was busy we were fortunate that a table was available. I have to say the service was impeccable. Covid rules in place and adhered to. We were shown to our table and had drinks in a matter of minutes. All the staff that we encountered were polite, friendly and efficient. The food was very good and it was a very enjoyable experience all round.Would highly recommend.

This is our go to place when holidaying by the Thames. Sunday lunch. What we love is the mixed menu. Not just roasts. As always the food is superb, the service lacks organisation, and to often you are chasing waiting staff. However, if you love great pub food, its a winner

Went on bank holiday Monday and booked a table in the garden. Lovely little garden and the food was great. Had burgers, fish and chips and chocolate fudge cake (which was amazing and huge portions of everything!) Would highly recommend.

Stopped here for lunch, soup and a ciabatta, lovely friendly waitress, good food and clear COVID instructions.

Just happened to be waking past at lunchtime today whilst out for a long walk and spotted that the garden was open for business. Pretty little walled garden and a good choice of food. We chose a pizza which was delicious and perfect to share for lunch. The waitress was very attentive and the food came quickly and was super hot and fresh. All in all we were delighted with our unplanned 'pit stop' and will make an effort to return.

Excellent pub serving local beer, Sunday roasts, and great burgers! We came here with the whole family in the first Sunday after lockdown ended and we’re made to feel extremely welcome and loved the food. Thank you for indulging us in all of the extra sides!

I've been to this pub many times over the years and I always receive a warm welcome, quick service and fab food! I remember visiting many years ago and can see the mass improvements that have been made at refurbing the pub over the years. Also dog friendly is a bonus when just finished a lovely walk.

Following first lockdown i again arranged to meet my son at The Rising Sun Public House in Hurley. We intended to just have a drink but in the end had a snack, fish and chips which was served cold and very greasy. My immediate thought was oh no, not again!! There were several locals in the pub drinking. Language was very crude and offensive making us feel very uncomfortable while eating our food. To make matters worse, the bar staff were equally foul mouthed! Dogs as usual were allowed in all areas which caused a real problem. The kennel mentality has not changed!! Decor was old and tired, Toilets dirty. All in all a disappointing visit!

Great food, lovely surroundings and friendly staff. Workable and effective covid systems in place - look forward to going again soon!

This was my first visit this year and I was impressed how they had kept a nice atmosphere within the constraints of the new regulations. The food (scampi for one, chicken pie for the other) and beer were both tasty and well presented. Table service was good and cleanliness throughout looked good; the loos were well maintained. It would be nice if the parking was more extensive, but that's probably impossible. However, some on-street parking is available.

Popped in for a few drinks after getting married at the Malthouse just down the road. Even with the restrictions on weddings, we had a lovely time celebrating just the two of us and the staff were so friendly. Had lots of congratulations and was a great way to end the day.

With friends visiting we decided on the Rising Sun for Sunday lunch as we'd had very good meals there on several other occasions but hadn't tried their Sunday roast. Well what an excellent choice! The service, as always, was attentive, the Rebellion beer excellent and the food delicious. Various starters were chosen including garlic mushrooms, soup of the day and a novel yet very tasty take on Bubble & Squeak, served wrapped in bacon and topped with a poached egg & hollandaise sauce. This was followed by the main event, roast lamb for half the group & roast beef for the other half, both of which were faultless. Served hot with plenty of veg, excellent roast potatoes & Yorkshire puddings, a generous helping of meat and topped with a very tasty gravy. Meals at the Rising Sun are also excellent value for money, with the two course Sunday Roast costing £15.95. Highly recommended but make sure to book as it was busy and we saw several people turned away due to no tables being available.

staff very helpful and everywhere so clean, food was delicious and dogs made welcome too :) had lunch one day and dinner the next whilst staying nearby

Dropped on here after a walk last Saturday and even though it was busy the staff found us a table outside (which was reserved for later on) - The garden is nice and dog friendly. The menus are pub classics however their salad offerings were a little bit different - I can vouch for the Moroccan Falafel Salad and the Mango, Parma Ham and Halloumi (ok mixing 3 different cuisines but it works and that's the main thing) They did a good job serving us under the busy circumstances and I' recommend you give it a try

We visited for lunch on the off chance during a sunny day out walking the Thames. We had a lovely table in the sheltered garden. Service was excellent - friendly and prompt. The pub was Covid safe without being over the top like some pubs. We both had the Rising Sun burger which was superb. The Rebellion IPA was one of the best cask beers we have had for a long time. This lunch made a great day even better and we will definitely visit again soon.

We recently visited The Rising Sun for the third time in the last month, and yet again had a lovely time. The food is always very good, particularly the pizzas & burgers, the service is excellent, the staff polite & attentive and the social distancing & Covid measures very well managed, so a previous comment about how this is being managed is very much wide of the mark. Highly recommended!

Staff were not wherein masks and discounts offered on line for staying at Hurley riverside park were not honoured

We had a long and lazy lunch here during a recent trip on the Thames. We had a lovely table in the garden that easily accommodated us and our two large hounds, and the service and COVID arrangements were well thought ought and implanted. We enjoyed our lunch in the sun, washed down with some good beer. It was great to be able to do this again and feel normal. Good pub grub, good beer, lovely pub. Thank you

Our first meal out after lockdown. Service excellent. Social distancing etc all in place. Felt very safe. Had a great meal. Thoroughly recommend. Is great to support the hardworking team.